nothing to write home about
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Beyond Herd’s notes on AI, the rest of Bubble’s earnings release was nothing to write home about.
From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026
Rooms with views remain few and far between on the dining landscape, and they generally come with a caveat: food that’s nothing to write home about.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 20, 2023
His slimy character is nothing to write home about, but it's not like Rhaenyra to lie, especially not so boldly and dastardly, knowing her deceits will purposefully cause harm to another.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2022
These photos would have fit right in on the subreddit Mildly Interesting—snippets of daily life that amused me slightly, but nothing to write home about.
From Slate ● Dec. 30, 2019
While the decor was nothing to write home about, it was cool to be on the road for a game.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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